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Vehicles
2
Injured
1
Weather
Clear
Lighting
Daylight
These are the most relevant recent crash reports within 5 miles of this location.
HWY 285 & MM 228.852
< 0.1 miJul 16, 2025 | Sideswipe (Same Direction)
2 vehicles
S CYPRESS ST & ELLA AVE
0.1 miJan 23, 2025 | Broadside (T-Bone)
2 vehicles
ELLA AVE & PINE VALLEY RD
0.1 miFeb 13, 2026 | Single-Vehicle Crash
1 vehicle
JEFFERSON COUNTY ROAD 126 & ELLA AVE
0.1 miJan 8, 2026 | Single-Vehicle Crash
1 vehicle
On January 14, 2026, at approximately 3:15 AM, a two-vehicle crash occurred on HIGHWAY 285, Jefferson County, Colorado. 2 vehicles were involved in the possible injury-level incident, which resulted in 1 injury. Clear weather conditions and daylight lighting were noted at the time of the crash.
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Case number
1A260103
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Reporting agency
Colorado State Patrol
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Records office
Colorado State Patrol
Crash location reference
Route 285? | 228?
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Crash classification
Side to Side - Same Direction
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Near 01, Jefferson
These are the most relevant recent crash reports within 5 miles of this location.
HWY 285 & MM 228.852
< 0.1 miJul 16, 2025 | Sideswipe (Same Direction)
2 vehicles
S CYPRESS ST & ELLA AVE
0.1 miJan 23, 2025 | Broadside (T-Bone)
2 vehicles
ELLA AVE & PINE VALLEY RD
0.1 miFeb 13, 2026 | Single-Vehicle Crash
1 vehicle
JEFFERSON COUNTY ROAD 126 & ELLA AVE
0.1 miJan 8, 2026 | Single-Vehicle Crash
1 vehicle
HWY 285 & MM 228.671
0.2 miSep 27, 2024 | Sideswipe (Same Direction)
2 vehicles
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General information based on this crash's reported factors and Colorado law
Speed-Related Factors
Excessive speed or driving too fast for conditions may constitute negligence. Colorado follows a "reasonable and prudent" speed standard under C.R.S. Section 42-4-1101.
FindLaw - Speeding Accident LiabilityHit-and-Run Reported
Leaving the scene of an accident is a criminal offense under C.R.S. Section 42-4-1601. Victims may still recover damages through their own uninsured motorist coverage.
CO Revised Statutes Section 42-4-1601Colorado Comparative Fault
Colorado follows a modified comparative fault rule (C.R.S. Section 13-21-111). If you were partially at fault, your recovery may be reduced by your percentage of fault. If you are 50% or more at fault, you cannot recover damages. The statute of limitations for personal injury claims in Colorado is generally 3 years from the date of the accident.
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Was speed a factor?
Yes, speed was identified as a contributing factor.
Was this a hit-and-run?
Yes, this crash was classified as a hit-and-run.
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